Easy Caramel Corn

By Vseward

Make this soon, but make sure you have plenty of friends to share with, because trust me if it's just you and the caramel corn, the caramel corn will win. Seriously addicting!

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5 quarts popped popcorn
• 1 cup salted dry roasted peanuts, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Make popcorn and place in a large bowl set aside.

Combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, butter and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring enough to blend. Once the mixture begins to boil, boil without stirring for 4 minutes.

Remove from the heat, and stir in the baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will be light and foamy. Immediately pour in a thin stream over the popcorn in the bowl. Working quickly Stir to coat.

Place onto prepared baking pans, Bake for 1 hour, removing the pans, and giving them each a good stir every 15 minutes. After it has baked, allow to cool completely, separate into pieces if needed. Can be stored in airtight containers or resealable bags